M-commerce: does 'streaming media' give you the screaming meemies?

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New language is being developed around m-commerce which is e-commerce done over mobile phones and hand-held devices.

Author: Safire, William
Usage, Wireless communications, Online services, Internet services, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Mobile communication systems

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Carpe diem

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The origin and political use of the expression 'seize the moment' are discussed. Bill Clinton's use 'plus which' is also analyzed.

Author: Safire, William
Clinton, Bill, Behavior, English language, Politics

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And so embed: Pentagon plants a word in media's garden

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The history and meanings of the 'embedding' of Iraq war reporters in US combat units is described, along with words such as 'servicemembers' and 'safire' (surface-to-air-fire).

Author: Safire, William
Military aspects, Words, New, New words, 2003 AD, Journalism, Military, Military journalism, Iraq War, 2003-, Acronyms

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Subjects list: United States, Terminology, Column
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